ROYALS WELCOME A 'TIME-OUT'

The autumn half-term holiday is almost upon us - and it can only mean one thing for the Princess of Wales.

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After a busy few weeks that included a glitzy state visit, an emotional outing to Southport and a trip to RAF Coningsby, Kate will be looking forward to some family time with her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Kate and Prince William nearly always take time off during the holidays so the five can all be together. And this year’s half-term comes at a crunch point for the family as William and Kate get ready for the busy lead-up to Christmas, with engagements and projects galore, while at the same time preparing for a house move, from Adelaide Cottage to Forest Lodge, elsewhere on the Windsor estate.

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond exclusively told OK! that the short autumn break could not come at a better time for the Wales family.

She explained, “They’ve come in for some criticism for the number of overseas holidays they've taken over the past year, so perhaps this half-term will be one to spend at home.

“Of course, it’s possible they may have moved into their new house by then, which will seem like a holiday in itself. But that may still be some weeks off.

“So, if the renovations are still underway, I expect they'll head up to Norfolk to enjoy the wide open skies and sea air. Somehow they seem to manage a fair bit of freedom in the countryside and on the beaches near Anmer Hall.

“And it must be so liberating for them to be able to leap over the sand dunes or walk the dogs, almost like any other family.”

Due to Kate’s love of nature, outdoor pursuits such as bracing walks, bike rides and even bouncing on the trampoline - a favourite pastime of Charlotte’s - look set to be on the agenda.